recreation

noun [C or U] (ENJOYMENT)

/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

B2 (a way of) enjoying yourself when you are not working: His favourite recreations are golf and playing Scrabble. Emma's only form of recreation seems to be shopping.Pastimes - general words recreational

/-əl/ adjective C2 recreational activities/facilities/interestsPastimes - general words

(Definition of recreation noun (ENJOYMENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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